Phenytoin-Induced Gingival Overgrowth with Predominant Involvement of Hard Palate and Floor of Oral Cavity: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

• 发表时间: Apr 2020
• 来源期刊: J Neurosci Rural Pract
• DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1709249
• PMID: 32367993
• 文章类型: Case Reports
• 作者列表: Sharma R,Das P,Kairo A,Kale SS

关键词: drug-induced gingival enlargement; drug-induced gingival hyperplasia; drug-induced gingival hypertrophy; drug-induced gingival overgrowth; phenytoin-induced gingival overgrowth

Abstract

Drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO) secondary to chronic phenytoin intake for seizure control is a well-recognized phenomenon. Phenytoin-induced gingival overgrowth (PIGO) usually resolves gradually following cessation of phenytoin intake. It is usually seen throughout the dentate regions of the maxillary and mandibular dental arches, but more severely affect their anterior portions exposed to atmosphere. We report a rare case of PIGO predominantly involving hard palate and floor of oral cavity, which has not been reported in English literature till date.